KEY WEST, FLORIDA – MARC, has once again selected Oceanside Marina to host their annual fishing tournament, which will take place on July 14, 2012.

MARC provides life services for the adult developmentally disabled residents of Monroe County (the Florida Keys). These services include but are not limited to, transportation, supported living, adult day training and supported employment. Anyone interested in learning more about the MARC program can go to their website: www.marchouse.org. Donations and Adopt A Client programs can also be found on the website.

“Oceanside is pleased to sponsor this worthwhile event to provide a day of fishing for the Marc House residents. This is the 7th year we have been involved and certainly it is the most rewarding event of the year for our staff. We expect to have 25 to 30 boat captains joining us to take approximately 80 ReMARCable people for a day of fishing with an awards ceremony to follow recognizing each one of their accomplishments,” stated Capt. Bruce Blomgren of Brandy Marine International who manages the marina.

“We are happy to join with Sloppy Joe’s who supply food, and Coca-Cola, who supply drinks, as well as the many fishing charter crews who donate their time and expenses for this incredible local tournament,” added Blomgren.

Oceanside Marina is Key West’s gateway to the Atlantic Ocean. They have been host to over 400 IGFA world records…..more than any other marina in the United States. Hundreds of vessels each year use the facility as their jump point to Cuba, Mexico, Cayman Islands, the Dry Tortugas and many other southern destinations. Key West is currently experiencing sunny, 80+ degree weather – perfect for cruising, fishing and enjoying an exotic, tropical atmosphere.

Marc House is located at 1401 Seminary St. in Key West, Florida. For more information on the event and how you can help with this wonderful event call is 305-294-9526, extension 18.

16th Annual Don Moore Memorial Grunt Tournament To Be Held On Saturday, July 14th To Benefit MARC

The Anglers are already getting prepared for one of their favorite days on the water. Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens (MARC, Inc.) family members are ready for the 16th Annual Don Moore Memorial Grunt Tournament held each year since 1969 at Oceanside Marina (Oceanside Marina holds more IGFA records than any other marina in the northern hemisphere). The Tournament gives the MARC family a chance for a much needed outing as well as a little “in house” competition for getting prizes.

“It’s a wonderful day for our clients” states Diana Flenard, MARC Executive Director. “The Captains of the boats and Ocean Side Marina are what make this event so special. They have all continuously gone out of their way to make this a special day for the MARC family and they too enjoy it immensely. I want to sincerely thank Nick Malinovsky for all of his help and Oceanside Marina General Manager Henry Alfonso for all the hard work they put into this every year. We could not do it without them.”

Anyone interested in donating their time to take out some clients for this tournament can call Nick Malinovsky at 797-7490.

MARC provides life services for the adult developmentally disabled residents of Monroe County (the Florida Keys). These services include but are not limited to, transportation, supported living, adult day training and supported employment. Anyone interested in learning more about the MARC program can go to their website: www.marchouse.org. Donations and Adopt A Client programs can also be found on the website.

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

MARC, has once again selected Oceanside Marina to host their annual fishing tournament, which will take place on July 9, 2011.

The Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens is a non-profit agency that serves adult clients within Monroe County who have developmental disabilities that include mental retardation (I.Q. 69 or below), cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and traumatic brain injury sustained prior to age 18.

KEY WEST and SARASOTA, FL

The full service Oceanside Marina has re-opened and is leasing wet slips, dry rack and trailer storage to the motor yachting, cruising and sport fishing nautical community, just in time for the summer fishing season in beautiful Key West, Florida.

Oceanside Marina is Key West’s gateway to the Atlantic Ocean. They have been host to over 400 IGFA world records, more than any other marina in the United States. Hundreds of vessels each year use the facility as their jump point to Cuba, Mexico, Cayman Islands, the Dry Tortugas and many other southern destinations. Key West is currently experiencing sunny, 80+ degree weather. Perfect for cruising, fishing and enjoying an exotic, tropical atmosphere.

Oceanside Marina has launched a new website to promote its full range of services and stay in touch with their customers. Keep an eye out on our news section to see what events and specials we have going on.